Analyst, Procurement

Role Summary:

Sitting within Man’s Finance department, the Procurement Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the Procurement team to deliver key procurement projects and objectives firm-wide. This position offers an opportunity to lead and support sourcing activities, including RFPs, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and support business goals. The role provides valuable experience by working on projects across multiple departments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Procurement Strategy and Execution:
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, selection, and onboarding of new suppliers.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives and drive optimal outcomes.
  • Assist with RFP processes, including drafting RFP documents, evaluating proposals, and supporting the business with supplier selection.
  • Negotiating favourable contract terms and commercials with suppliers.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
  • Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with contracts and service level agreements.
  • Work alongside the business to resolve supplier issues and disputes in a timely manner.
• Procurement Operations and Compliance:
  • Support the development and implementation of procurement best practices.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance and finance teams, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Business Collaboration:
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction with procurement services.
  • Support stakeholders globally, working effectively across different time zones to ensure consistent procurement practices across the firm.

Skills & Experience:

• Early background within procurement or similar business areas.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse spend data, identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Excellent commutation and influencing skills, with the ability negotiate effectively with suppliers and internally to achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with other departments, such as legal, finance and business stakeholders, to align procurement objectives with business and wider company goals.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.  Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.  https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.